Full-Time

Senior Project Manager

Commercial Interiors/Life Sciences

Skyline Construction

Skyline Construction

501-1,000 employees

Employee-owned general contractor for commercial facilities

Compensation Overview

$140k - $190k/yr

+ Discretionary Bonus + ESOP

San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

On-site in San Diego, CA.

Category
Project & Program Management (1)
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Forecasting

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Requirements
  • 10+ years of construction project management experience in life sciences projects
  • Experience supervising/managing project superintendents and project staff (leadership experience preferred)
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Development of client relationships, sales/business development for new opportunities
  • Mentor colleagues and participate in annual staff reviews
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project, Procore, Timberline, BlueBeam and PlanGrid
  • Strong project estimating and scheduling skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communicator
Responsibilities
  • Prepare bids, budgets and respond to formal Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
  • Participate in interviews to secure new work
  • Lead pricing, value engineering, site selection investigations and building assessments
  • Develop site logistics plans
  • Create detailed project schedules in conjunction with superintendents
  • Serve as the client point of contact
  • Establishing and maintaining client, subcontractor, and industry relationships
  • Oversee procurement, cost, and change management during project
  • Lead weekly project meetings with client and subcontractors
  • Oversee project closeout process
  • Manage all aspects of project accounting, financial projections and reporting, and accounts receivable collections
  • Lead a dynamic team and mentor Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators
Desired Qualifications
  • OSHA, LEED and first aid certifications preferred, but not required
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major coursework in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field preferred
  • Experience in laboratory space renovation including chemistry, biology, vivarium, cGMP manufacturing, electronic labs and clean rooms (desirable)
  • Experience managing medium to large, complex and/or multiple jobs at one time (desirable)
  • Possession of strong client relationship development and sales/business development experience for new opportunities (desirable)

Skyline Construction handles commercial construction projects in offices, life science, healthcare, and hospitality. It operates eight offices across Northern and Southern California, Washington, and Illinois, and is 100% employee-owned. The company focuses on delivering predictable, transparent, and consistent project outcomes to improve the final product. With a revenue of over $750 million, Skyline emphasizes alignment of incentives through employee ownership and strong client collaboration to manage projects from planning through completion. Distinguishing factors include its employee-owned structure, regional footprint, and recognition as a top national contractor by industry publications, as well as repeated listings as an Inc. Best Workplace. Its goal is to continue growing while maintaining high standards of transparency, predictability, and quality for its clients.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • July 10, 2026 leadership promotions signal active growth and tighter regional execution.
  • September 17, 2026 Cal Poly recruiting shows ongoing hiring across Northern California and Midwest.
  • Skyline keeps landing complex projects for innovative clients, reinforcing premium pricing and repeat business.

What critics are saying

  • California SB 61 cuts retention to 5% on 2026 work orders, squeezing cash flow.
  • January 13, 2026 Skyline Construction, Inc. v. Hamm, Inc. exposes contract dispute execution risk.
  • Heavy California and workplace-construction concentration leaves Skyline exposed if tech office demand weakens in 2027.

What makes Skyline Construction unique

  • Founded 1996, Skyline Construction reaches nearly $1 billion revenue through commercial interiors.
  • July 10, 2026 promotions centralize California leadership under Adam Chelini and Rene Olivo.
  • Skyline specializes in technology campuses, science facilities, and advanced healthcare, with Google experience.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Gym Membership

Pet Insurance

Company News

Skyline Construction
Jul 13th, 2026
Building a workplace people want to be part of: six years as an Inc. Best Workplace.

Building a workplace people want to be part of: six years as an Inc. Best Workplace. At Skyline Construction, Skyline Construction Inc. believe great projects start with great people. That's why Skyline Construction Inc. is proud to share that Skyline Construction Inc. has been named one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition reflects the culture its employee-owners have built together, one rooted in collaboration, accountability, growth, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results for its clients and partners. As Skyline continues to grow, Skyline Construction Inc. is proud that its commitment to creating a workplace where people can thrive remains as strong as ever. Skyline Construction Inc. is honored to be recognized not only for the work Skyline Construction Inc. do, but for the environment Skyline Construction Inc. has created together. Additional 2026 Recognition In addition to being named an Inc. Best Workplace, Skyline Construction earned several national and regional honors recognizing its leadership in commercial construction, workplace culture, and project delivery.

Local OC News
Jun 15th, 2026
On the move: Skyline Construction promotes Dustin Johnson to Director of Operations, Southern California.

On the move: Skyline Construction promotes Dustin Johnson to Director of Operations, Southern California. CONSTRUCTION Dustin Johnson has been promoted to Director of Operations, Southern California, where he will oversee day-to-day operations across the region. With 20 years of experience, he brings a strong background in complex commercial interior projects for technology clients, including Google. Skyline Construction is one of the largest and most sophisticated commercial interior general contractors, with annual revenue of $1B. The firm specializes in corporate offices and campuses, technical science and technology facilities, and advanced healthcare projects. Dustin has been instrumental in driving Skyline's growth in Southern California, expanding both geographically and across market sectors. In his new role, he will lead regional operations, focusing on client and subcontractor relationships, team development, and the successful delivery of complex projects at scale.

Skyline Construction
Mar 3rd, 2025
Spotlight on Women in Construction: Innovators Behind the Build

At Skyline Construction, Skyline Construction Inc. is proud to celebrate Women in Construction Week by highlighting the talented women who drive its projects forward.

The Registry
Feb 21st, 2025
Skyline Construction Promotes Adam Chelini to Senior Vice President of Operations for California

Skyline Construction has promoted Adam Chelini to Senior Vice President of Operations for California.

Skyline Construction
Feb 21st, 2025
Scott McPhie Joins Skyline Construction

Skyline Construction is excited to announce the addition of Scott McPhie as Senior Project Executive in the Bay Area.